Gerard Pique reveals how he scored Shakira… by asking her about the weather in South Africa ahead of Spain’s victorious march to the 2010 World Cup

Barcelona star first met the superstar singer when recording the anthem 'Waka Waka' for the tournament six years ago - and they are now together with two kids

By ALEX TERRELL

14th October 2016, 9:02 am

Updated: 14th October 2016, 9:02 am

GERARD PIQUE admitted that he wooed his partner Shakira - by asking chatting to her about the weather.

In what sounds like the worst chat-up line of all time, it appears the popstar did not really mind.

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Gerard Pique and his partner Shakira got together after meeting at the 2010 World Cup

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Pique met Shakira when was recording the video for 'Waka Waka' - the 2010 World Cup anthem - ahead of the tournament in South Africa.

And after getting her number he realised she was already in South Africa ahead of the Spain squad's journey out to the country for their assault on the tournament.

He said: "I met Shakira in Madrid, when we were preparing for the 2010 World Cup, after appearing in the Waka Waka video.

"It all started when we were together in South Africa and I wrote to her.

"She was already there because she sang in the opening ceremony and I asked her what the weather was like.

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Gerard Pique and partner Shakira at the Ballon d'Or awards

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Gerard Pique and Cesc Fabregas with the World Cup

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Gerard Pique celebrates scoring against the Czech Republic at the Euros

"It is the typical stupid question, and the normal answer is to tell me to bring a jacket.

"But she started telling me what the weather was like in every single moment and it got to the point where I told her we would have to get to the World Cup final to see her again - she was singing in the final."

And see her he did - with the World Cup trophy and a winner's medal in his hand - as Spain beat Holland 1-0, thanks to Andres Iniesta's extra-time winner.

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He said: "It is not a heat-of-the-moment decision. I've given a lot of thought to this. It's because I always give my best on the field and although there are some people who have thanked me, some don't think it's OK for me to be here."